Kiwanis International Inc
Kiwanis International Inc is a public charity based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $231,000; the listed grants supported projects including youth programs, education, music, and services for children.
Kiwanis International Inc at a glance
In short: Kiwanis International Inc gave $231K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $18K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $231,000
- +86.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,769
- +71.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $423,338
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kiwanis International Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 600A Landings Way South, Savannah, GA 31411
Phone: (917) 318-4679
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kiwanis International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club ($100K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2025 grants include organizations and projects associated with Savannah-area children and programs. The recipient-state information does not identify a state.
How Kiwanis International Inc gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2024) to $231K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club | Renovation and refurbishment of Library from Sam Mc Glaughlin Fund in honor of Sam | $100,000 |
| Xcel Strategies | Purchase of CNC machine and materials to develop a new manufacturing lab at Bethesda Academy from Sam Mc Glaughlin Fund | $25,000 |
| Mediation Center | To provide funds to support the expansion of Positive Peer Influencers pilot program. | $10,000 |
| Park Place Outreach | To provide funds to support summer programs for at risk youth, 11-17 years of age, residing in Park Place. | $10,000 |
| Performance Initiatives | To fund Elite Minds counselors and PI staff administering weekly curriculum | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To fund a snack and gift cart for children at Candler and Memorial Hospitals | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Savannah Philharmonic | To directly support the teaching costs associated with Small Group Instruction program. | $10,000 |
| Sleep In Heavenly Place | They build beds to provide to children who currently have no bed to sleep in and are sleeping on the floor, or couch. | $10,000 |
| Tharros Place | To provide funds to pay for transportation, admission fees, food and staffing for group outings. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $423,338 | $150,430 | $260,524 | $231,000 | 13 | $2,389 |
| 2024 | $523,180 | $650,691 | $159,514 | $124,083 | 12 | $5,670 |
| 2023 | $12,822 | $139,251 | $136,339 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $9,910 | $128,264 | $131,700 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $13,346 | $95,089 | $91,867 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Kiwanis International Inc is provided. The 2025 grants show support for projects such as library renovation, a manufacturing lab, summer programs for at-risk youth, music education, and beds for children without a bed of their own.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Kiwanis International Inc reported 13 grants totaling $231,000. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club for library renovation and refurbishment, $25,000 to Xcel Strategies for a manufacturing lab at Bethesda Academy, and $10,000 each to Mediation Center, Park Place Outreach, Performance Initiatives, Ronald McDonald House, an individual recipient, Savannah Philharmonic, Sleep In Heavenly Place, Tharros Place, and an individual recipient Children’s Choir received $8,000.
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeff Heeder as President, Bobby Gillham as Vice President, and Emily Trust as President Elect. Directors listed are David Little, Larry White, Dave Robinson, Mark Toth, Terry Overton, James Thornton, and Melissa Emery.
Kiwanis International Inc is led by Jeff Heeder, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Heeder
President
President Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Toth
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Klavon
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Robinson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Emery
Director
President Elect → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Thornton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Overton
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Little
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry White
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Gillham
Vice President
Past President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Biegler
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Trust
President Elect
Director → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Horne
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Stephens
Past President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Bruce Schneidewind (2021–2024) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Glen Peschken (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Shanti Stone (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Tony Lembeck (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Nash (2023) — Director
- Former: Howard Gandelot (2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Fox (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Dick Nelson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Smart (2021–2022) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Terry Breyman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Toni Floyd (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Overton (2021) — President
- Former: Nick Faraklas (2021) — Director
- Former: Patricia Shanahan (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kiwanis International Inc
How much does Kiwanis International Inc give each year?
Kiwanis International Inc gave $231K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $124K across 12 grants.
What is Kiwanis International Inc's typical grant size?
Kiwanis International Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,769, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Kiwanis International Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Kiwanis International Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kiwanis International Inc's largest grantees?
Kiwanis International Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club ($100,000), Xcel Strategies ($35,000 across 2 grants) and Mediation Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kiwanis International Inc?
Kiwanis International Inc reported $423K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What does Kiwanis International Inc fund?
No mission statement for Kiwanis International Inc is provided. The 2025 grants show support for projects such as library renovation, a manufacturing lab, summer programs for at-risk youth, music education, and beds for children without a bed of their own. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kiwanis International Inc?
Kiwanis International Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Kiwanis International Inc make grants?
The listed 2025 grants include organizations and projects associated with Savannah-area children and programs. The recipient-state information does not identify a state.
What is Kiwanis International Inc's EIN?
Kiwanis International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1881459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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